'Are You Watching Donald Trump?': Europe's Ryder Cup Golfers Taunt President
Europe secured a 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black, overcoming a strong USA comeback and celebrating with chants targeting Donald Trump, who attended the event.
- Team Europe won the Ryder Cup 15-13 against the United States at Bethpage Black on Sunday in the biennial team golf event.
- The event followed tensions from raucous U.S. fans whose unruly and abusive behavior targeted players and families, including chants aimed at Donald Trump.
- Rory McIlroy led a playful chant taunting Trump after the victory but condemned the unacceptable conduct, calling for such behavior to be removed from golf.
- McIlroy said, "we tried to handle everything with class and poise," noting the heavy police presence and that a beer was thrown at his wife amidst astonishing abuse.
- The result and surrounding controversy highlight a call for higher standards in golf etiquette, with McIlroy pledging to ensure future Ryder Cup spectators understand unacceptable conduct.
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The European golf team won the 45th Ryder Cup after a dramatic outcome in the suburbs of New York.
The European Team won and left a message to Donald Trump at the Ryder Cup in New York
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